Fat Loss

5 Reasons You’re Not Getting Results

8th July 2015

Last week we attended The Fit Festival in Edinburgh to deliver some educational presentations on nutrition, exercise and healthy living. We also had a stand at the show so we could chat to visitors and spread the Fitter Food love in person. We always enjoy any chance to meet new folk and offer advice and guidance to keep them progressing on their health and fat loss journey. However I head something at the weekend that I really want to address...

Five Signs You’re Too Low Carb

24th June 2015

Adapting your carbohydrate intake and limiting certain types of carbs is certainly a significant aspect of optimal health for most people. We have spoken before about establishing your carbohydrate tolerance and manipulating carb intake to help optimise hormone function. However, watching the cast of TOWIE ditch the 'carbs before Marbs' alongside  those awesome results many of us experienced when we first dropped out the bread, potatoes and pasta, often makes it easy to creep back into low carb habits, perhaps even limiting carb intake much more than we need to.

Lessons Learned From Decades of Diets

24th February 2015

The last few decades can be characterised by their overriding theories and beliefs surrounding weight loss. We had the fat phobic, calorie counting 1970-80's, the carb controlled Atkins/Dukan/Zone throughout the 1990-00's and more recently we've HIIT the fasting, gluten free, bootcamp #everydamnday era! It seems every week there is a new villain unveiled, we all sit up to pay attention for five minutes, apply it for a week at best to unleash its revolutionary powers, before returning to the old habits and comfort zone we know and love dearly.

Homemade Chocolates

21st February 2015

I started making chocolate after becoming increasingly frustrated by the fact that the cocoa content (the healthiest ingredient) in most brands seems to be gradually decreasing to make room for more sugar. I've experimented with raw chocolate, buying my own cacao liquor and cacao butter which is fun, but it can be  expensive and some people struggle to source these so the basic ingredient of these homemade chocolates is 85% dark chocolate.

The Final Pieces In Your Fat Loss Puzzle

18th February 2015

It seems not a day goes by where fat loss isn't in the headlines. Plus the messages consistently relayed have become increasingly confusing. Butter is good yet it's fat that is the enemy. No wait, it's carbs that are the enemy. Make sure you do cardio oh wait, it's cardio that makes you fat etc etc. Suddenly everything you thought you knew and understood about health has come into question, your head is spinning and you're in desperate need of a brew but even that's too complicated as you have no idea what flaming milk to put in it!

Two Things I know… Fat Loss Mistakes

18th February 2015

The world of fat loss can be incredibly overwhelming, confusing and often contradictory. This is partly due to the fact that people like to complicate things, so they sound more impressive, but it's also down to the fact that so many people are looking for a quick fix or a short cut in order to lose body fat, fast.

Five Fat Loss Supplements

21st January 2015

Over the last few weeks we've been detailing all of the essentials you need in place to support optimal health and fat loss. This includes sound nutrition, daily exercise, stress management and soooo much sleep! We have already discussed supplements in detail but if fat loss is your main focus it might be wise to consider some of the following also. The science suggests they have the potential to support our body's biological mechanisms, responsible for achieving and maintaining a healthy body composition.

Post Exercise Carbohydrates: A Case for the Fitter Flapjack

19th November 2014

Although many of us have become a little 'carb-phobic' these days it's important to remember that in healthy quantities carbohydrates (including glucose and fructose) can be processed effectively by our body, either used for energy or stored in our muscles and liver as glycogen. For this reason one of the best times to consume carbohydrates is following exercise, when our need to replenish glycogen stores is greater.  

Financial Health Incentives – A Fitter Food Response

28th October 2014

Like most people we are still reeling from the recent government proposals for the NHS to encourage people to lose weight with either financial or material incentives. We understand the need for action here (we’ve been at it for a while!) but this scheme seems flawed on every level, especially when you assess the practical detail.

The In Denial Diet: A Sure Fire Fat Loss Fail

28th October 2014

Do you ever feel like your efforts to be healthy aren’t bringing the expected fat loss results Perhaps you’ve fallen into the trap of the 'In Denial Diet' and are continuing with  underlying behaviour which is significantly hindering your progress. Take a moment to read some of the typical traits below and see if they ring any familiar bells...

Matt’s Top Training Tip : Do More Sets

23rd October 2014

Fitter Food’s Matt Whitmore offers expert advice about training, nutrition and fat loss.

Fitter Food: A Beginners Guide

23rd October 2014

After years of eating cereal for breakfast, sandwiches for lunch and pasta for dinner we totally understand why the thought of ditching these for good might seem daunting, or even impossible. In a busy world where convenience often overrides health as a priority and ready meals have become the norm, the notion of sourcing and cooking all of your own food might just send you over the edge! With that in mind we’re offering you a few ideas on where to start your Fitter Food transition and develop healthy habits that ensure eating awesome, nourishing nutrition is effortless.